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Journal : ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching

Low-Tech Visual Scaffolds for High Gains: Cue-Card Instruction Elevates Grade-8 EFL Speaking in Rural Central Sulawesi Asdar, Asdar; Kamaruddin, Abdul; Erniwati, Erniwati
ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching Vol 12, No 1: April
Publisher : Pascasarjana Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/eltww.v12i1.72941

Abstract

Developing communicative competence in under-resourced classrooms remains a persistent challenge for English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers. Grounded in Dual-Coding and Multimedia-Learning theories, this study investigated the impact of cue-card scaffolding on the speaking performance of Grade-8 students at a remote junior-high school in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Using a pre-experimental one-group pre-test–post-test design, 21 students completed a baseline oral test, participated in seven 80-minute lessons that progressed from image-only cards to situational grids, and sat for an equivalent post-test. Performances were rated with a four-category analytic rubric (fluency, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation) by two trained raters (α = .89; r = .91). Mean scores improved from 46.14 to 59.14, yielding a mean gain of 13 points and a large practical effect (Cohen’s d = 1.40). A paired-samples t test showed the improvement was statistically significant (t = 9.92, df = 20, p < .001). Score dispersion narrowed, indicating benefits for both lower- and higher-proficiency learners. Classroom observations revealed increased lexical range and reduced hesitation, supporting theoretical claims that visual–verbal integration lowers cognitive load. The findings confirm cue cards as a cost-effective alternative to digital media for advancing oral proficiency in bandwidth-constrained contexts. Implications for lesson planning, teacher training, and equity-oriented language policy are discussed.
Co-Authors A.Y, Andi Anshar. Agussatriana Aisah Apridayani Amalia, Rezki Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Aminah Suriaman Amiruddin Kade Anggreni, Afrillia Anggri Nurmawarni Anjar Kusuma Dewi Anshari Syafar Anshari Syafar Anwar, Aulia Nanda Sari Asdar Asdar Aswin, Anita Auliya, Asti Fitra Awaluddin, Muktamirah Ayu Faradila Ayu, Hijrinia Kusumaning Budi Budi Budi Budi Chairiyah, Wiwik Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Darmawan Day, Jein Silsilia Desrin Lebagi Dewi Satria Ahmar Dewi, Anjar Kusuma Dina Navisa D. Agusalim Dolita, Fajria Dwi Putri, Dwi Eka Permatasari Erniwati Erniwati Fadhilah Zamzam Faisal Faisal Fatimah Azzahrah Zulkfli fatur Rahman, fatur Febryanti, Feby Ferry Rita Gusti Alit Suputra Haku, Devitriani AR. Hasan Basri Hastini, Hastini Hidayat, Andika Firdaus Husain, Sadang Ichsanul Faraby Jamiluddin, Jamiluddin Konder Manurung Lebrina Mundi Listiani Listiani M. Asri B Maf'ulah Maf'ulah Maharani, Astrid Deswita Mamar, Herni Markoh, Ningsih Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mashuri Mawardin M. Said Mawardin Muhammad Said Maya Angella Basampe Mbani , Nurmakfira Misnariah Idrus Mochtar Marhum Muhammad Ismail Muhtadi, Nafsah N. Novia, N. Nadrun, Nadrun Nopiyanti, Suci Nur Ilmi Muslimin Nur Sehang Thamrin Nursyamsi Nursyamsi Nurul Fitria Palintin, Afrida Patmasari, Andi Puspasari, Devi Renaldi, Laode Moh rofiqoh rofiqoh S. Supriyadi, S. Sadilia, Sukmawati Safitri Haryati Putri Sakinah Sakinah Silvani Safitri Sitti Harisah Sriati Usman Sudarkam R Mertosono Supriyatman, Supriyatman Tamrin Tamrin Taqyuddin Bakri Ulinsa, Ulinsa Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wahyudin Wanda Wanda Whanchit, Wararat Yanti Permatasari Yanti Permatasari Yulianti, Lola Dwi Yunidar Zarah Amelia Zarah Amelia H. Basri Zarkiani Hasyim